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The Sun
14 hours ago
- The Sun
Over 1,000 illegal immigrants detained in Kelantan since January
GUA MUSANG: A total of 1,103 illegal immigrants were detained by the Kelantan Immigration Department (JIM) in 315 enforcement operations conducted from January until yesterday. Kelantan JIM director Mohamed Yusoff Khan Mohd Hassan said the arrests followed inspections of 2,358 foreigners, along with the detention of 50 employers during the operations. 'Through a joint operation with the Road Transport Department (JPJ) at 11.30 pm last night, we detained 37 immigrants, comprising 27 men and 10 women. 'All detainees were aged between 16 and 58, consisting of 14 Indonesians, 11 Bangladeshis, four Sri Lankans, three Pakistanis, two Thais, two Indians, and one Myanmar national,' he told reporters at the JPJ Enforcement Station in Mentara here last night. He said the offences detected included staying in the country without valid passes or permits, overstaying, and possessing fake travel documents. All detainees will be investigated under Section 6(1)(c), Section 56(1)(1), and Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63. 'Surveillance was conducted over the past three weeks after we identified the modus operandi of repeat offenders using bus services to evade authorities. 'We thank JPJ for their assistance in ensuring smooth inspections,' he said. - Bernama
The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
Kelantan Immigration uncovers fake stamps for Thai workers
PASIR MAS: The Kelantan Immigration Department has detected the existence of a handful of agents believed to be using fake stamps to manage the entry of Thai workers into the country. Its director Mohamed Yusoff Khan Mohd Hassan said the anomaly was detected after his department detained six road tour vehicles that entered the country through the Rantau Panjang Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex. He said during the operation carried out this afternoon, immigration checked a total of 42 Thai nationals, comprising 21 men and 21 women, aged between 20 and 30. 'From the inspection, we found that the stamp on the passport of a male driver in his 20s was suspicious because there was no exit stamp from Thai immigration. He was detained while the other two did not have any valid travel documents,' he said here on Tuesday (August 5). Mohamed Yusoff Khan said the stamp on the passport owned by one of the drivers was suspected to be fake and irregular and the case is being investigated under Section 56(1)(i) of the Immigration Act 1959/63. He added that two other Thai nationals were also arrested for entering the country via an illegal route by crossing Sungai Golok before boarding a rented vehicle heading to the Klang Valley and Kuala Lumpur. He said both of them were being investigated under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 and would undergo a documentation process to identify the offences and the modus operandi they used to cross the border. 'Investigations also revealed that some of the Thai nationals who were checked actually had passports, but chose to take the risk of crossing the Sungai Golok without reasonable excuse,' he said. According to him, each Thai national is believed to have paid about RM80 each to an agent to be sent to the Klang Valley. 'Most of them work in tomyam restaurants and the construction sector. For those with valid documents, we allow them to continue their journey after inspection,' he said. - Bernama
New Straits Times
29-07-2025
- New Straits Times
25 undocumented migrants held in Lojing Highlands sweep
GUA MUSANG: The state Immigration Department arrested 25 undocumented migrants, mostly from Myanmar and Bangladesh, during a two-day Ops Sapu enforcement operation in the Lojing Highlands, an area known for its vegetable farming. Its director Mohamed Yusoff Khan Mohd Hassan said the operation, which began at 5pm on Sunday, involved 28 personnel from the department's enforcement division. "A total of 36 foreign nationals were inspected during the operation. "Of these, 25 were arrested for immigration-related offences," Mohamed Yusoff said. He added those detained comprised 14 Myanmar men, six Myanmar women, four Bangladeshi men and one Nepali man. All of them were brought to the Tanah Merah Immigration Depot for further investigation. "They are being held for suspected offences under Section 6(1)(c) and Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63," he said. Mohamed Yusoff urged members of the public to come forward with any information regarding undocumented migrants or illegal activities involving foreigners. "Stern action will be taken against individuals or parties who harbour, assist, or collude in protecting undocumented migrants," he said.
New Straits Times
18-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Egyptian man held over suspicion of using fake passport
KOTA BARU: The state Immigration Department has arrested a 28-year-old Egyptian man for allegedly using a fake passport while conducting transactions at its complex here yesterday. Its director Mohamed Yusoff Khan Mohd Hassan said the suspect was detained after his officers discovered irregularities while checking his passport. "The suspect had applied to renew his Long-Term Social Visit Pass as a foreign spouse of a Malaysian. "Checks revealed the Egyptian passport submitted by the suspect showed he had overstayed for more than two years. "He also submitted a newly issued passport bearing the same passport number as the previous one," he said. He added the man was arrested on suspicion of presenting a falsified Egyptian passport and is currently being held at the Tanah Merah Immigration Detention Depot for further investigations. "The department calls on the public to provide information about undocumented migrants or any unlawful activities involving foreign nationals. "Stern and uncompromising action will be taken against any parties found to be harbouring, assisting or colluding in the protection of illegal immigrants," he said.
New Straits Times
18-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Immigration arrests 50 undocumented migrants for various offences in Kelantan
GUA MUSANG: The state Immigration Department detained 50 undocumented migrants during a two-day operation here that ended yesterday. Kelantan Immigration director Mohamed Yusoff Khan Mohd Hassan said the operation, which began at 4pm, involved 31 enforcement personnel of various ranks from the department's state headquarters. "A total of 80 foreigners were inspected during the operation. Of these, 50 were arrested for various immigration offences," he said. He added that the migrants comprised 22 Indonesian men, 19 Bangladeshi men, seven Myanmar men, one Cambodian man, and one Indonesian woman. "All those arrested have been placed at the Tanah Merah Immigration Detention Depot for further investigation. They are suspected of committing offences such as entering this country illegally and overstaying," he added. Mohamed Yusoff urged the public to come forward with any information regarding the presence of undocumented migrants or any unlawful activities involving foreigners. "Stern action will be taken without compromise against any individuals found to be harbouring, aiding, or conspiring to protect undocumented migrants," he said.
